Southern Local School District

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of one of our students. Ethan Rose and his mother tragically lost their lives in a car accident on Wednesday evening. Ethan was a Southern Local student going into his senior year. He was excelling in his full time college credit plus courses. Ethan will be remembered fondly and missed deeply by his classmates, teachers, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Our hearts go out to his family and friends as they navigate this heartbreaking loss. We also offer our heartfelt condolences and support to his brother, Donovan Rose, a recent graduate of Southern High School. Please keep the Rose family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. Students wanting to talk with someone, please reach out to the school. Hopewell counselors will be providing free services at the school on Friday the 6th of June. They will be located in the Kathryn Hart Center from 8-2pm. No appointment necessary. School counselors, Mr. Russ Fields (8:30am to noon) and Mrs. Olivia Hawley (8am to 2pm) will also be available.

17th Annual Southern "Hustlin' Tornado" Basketball Camp. June 23-26. See attached flyer.

Southern Local would like to say THANK YOU to the families and military personnel that made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Some additional baseball and softball honors: Softball: Nevaeh Camp (1st Team All District), Jaylynn Hupp (2nd Team All State, 1st Team All District, TVC Hocking Co-Defensive POY), Kyleigh Kranyik (2nd Team All District), & Payton Kranyik (1st Team All District). Baseball: Brandon Laudermilt (1st Team All District), Carson Reuter (Honrable Mention All District), & Gryphon Thomas (1st Team All District). Congratulations to you all!

Congratulations Southern Elementary! Ohio’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Recognition System provides an opportunity to celebrate schools and districts. Each year the Department of Education and Workforce and the Ohio PBIS Network recognize schools and districts for their quality and fidelity of PBIS implementation. Schools and districts are eligible to receive awards at the bronze, silver, gold, or district levels of distinction. In 2023-2024, a total of 604 schools and districts received recognition. Award recipients included 48 gold awards, 129 silver awards, 401 bronze awards, and 26 district awards. https://secure.smore.com/n/x68qb-award-winners?ref=email

Here is the link for people to order yearbooks for this year. Orders will be taken online until May 31, 2025. Yearbooks are $50 and accessories, such as name stamps and covers, are available. https://www.yearbookforever.com/school-store/bxT4yw3JQYg8Ad99g498o9g8

Congratulations to the following TVC All Conference Honorees: Softball- Nevaeh Camp, Jaylynn Hupp, Kyleigh Kranyik, Payton Kranyik, Ali Norris, Taylor Roberts, and Kiersten Rose. Baseball- Brandon Laudermilt, Carson Reuter, and Gryphon Thomas. Track- Ally Anderson (Long Jump) and Timberlyn Templeton (3200 Meter Run)

We would like to congratulate and send our best wishes with Miss Amanti Hayes as she continues her education and softball career at Hocking College.

For the first time ever all of the bands in the big bend area will combine for the first annual Big Bend Band. Band members from Eastern, Meigs, Southern, and Wahama will come together for a wonderful evening of music and fun. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted if you’d like to support these students and their musical journeys. This is not to be missed!

Congratulations to Brandon Laudermilt. As he begins a new chapter this fall as a Salem University Tiger. We are so proud of you and wish you the best in the coming years.

Students Noah Leachman, Jaylynn Hupp, Kiersten Rose and Alyssa Cooper attended Regional Scholars at Camp Atika where they were given many outdoor leadership challenges. Their leadership abilities were put to the test while making new friends and having a great time! It is a great honor to be selected for this event. A student is selected as a Regional Scholar because they are the top four students of their class.

We would like to thank Mr. Tyler Brothers for talking to our junior and senior students about Rio's Industrial Machinery Program.

Sunday, May 4th at Southern High School (2pm-3pm) SHS Spring Band Concert Come and experience the magic of live music as our talented young musicians in the Southern High School Band bring energy, passion, and skill to the stage. Whether you’re a fan of powerful brass, soulful woodwinds, or thunderous percussion, this concert promises to be a performance you won’t want to miss! Bring your friends, family, and fellow music lovers—let’s fill the gymnasium with cheers and applause! Free admission!

Thank you for all you do for Southern Local.

Thank you, bus drivers!!!!!!

Katie Brooker was honored last night at Holzer Health System's Annual High School Science Award Banquet. She was selected based on excellence in science courses through all four years in high school and a commitment to pursue higher education in science. Congratulations Katie! The Holzer Health Systems Science Awards Program awards local high school seniors with a $500 scholarship check to utilize toward higher education. The local high schools also receive $250 for purchasing science materials. The Science Awards Program encompasses high schools from Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Meigs, Lawrence, Pike and Vinton Counties in Ohio; and Mason County in West Virginia.

Congratulations to Audrianna Herrera on being Meigs County’s Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award recipient. OESCA recognizes one student per county as the Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award recipient. Recipients were required to demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and community service as indicated by high school grades, test scores, school and community activities and awards.

Congratulations to our 2025 Prom King and Queen;; Brandon Laudermilt and Ava Circle Thank you to: Awesome Prom Advisor: Codi Thomas and her helpers Jen Riffle and Mandy Johnson. Wyatt Smith, Hunter Jarrell, Noah Leachman, Audrey Riffle, KalliJo Roush, David Kemppel, Baylee Grueser, Slim and Regina Hill, Gina Hill, the Norris’s and several other special parents who were always willing to help when asked. Car Parkers: Daniel Buckley, Ray Willford, Brian Allen, Jason Circle, Chris Stout. Chaperones: Jordan Pickens, Jamitha Dodson, Beth Bay, Chad Dodson, Becca Willford, Cassady Willford. Photography: Bill Whitlock. Ticket Taker: Courtney Manuel and Amanda Rinaldi. Announcer: Ashley Peterman Custodians: Jeff Beaver Also thank you to Kathey McDaniel and the Meigs County Library for their donations.

Fundraiser for Class of 2029